A Little Bit About Molly

My name is Molly (Crealock) Miksa. I am no longer working as a photographer, but the following will tell you a little bit about what I used to do.

CORPORATE & NON-PROFIT: My main interest as a photographer was in working for the greater good, in collaboration with non-profit organizations, social enterprises and others. Some of my non-profit and corporate clients included: Ontario Nonprofit Network, Bullfrog Power, Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex, Reimagine Co, the Gladstone Hotel, and Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.

PORTRAITS:  I have taken all manner of portraits, of individuals and groups of all ages.  While I particularly enjoyed shooting environmental portraits (using outdoor or living/working space as a backdrop), I had a portable studio, including lights and backdrops, which I could set up wherever there was room. 

EVENTS: Over the years I documented many conferences, fundraisers, annual general meetings and other professional events. It was always a pleasure to learn a bit more about various organizations and initiatives, and to capture moments of engagement and excitement.

EDITORIAL:  My work has been published in magazines and newspapers including This Magazine, The National Post and EcoParent. I was Chief Photographer for the bicycle culture magazine Dandyhorse from its inception in 2008 until 2015.  You can see a selection of my editorial work here.

DOCUMENTARY/FINE ART:  I loved to work on in-depth photo projects, which generally related to environmental sustainability. My project work led me from a permaculture homestead high in the Andean mountains in Ecuador, to a biodynamic farm in Ireland, where I lived in community with adults with special needs.  I also worked with artist Gabriella Solti, documenting wild growing plants using the cyanotype process. My project ‘Elder Activists’ told visual and word-based stories of seniors engaged in social and political activism. My documentary and fine art projects have been exhibited at venues including University of Toronto's Hart House, Gallery 44's Members’ Gallery and the Meredith Keith Gallery (Toronto), and at Satellite Project Space in London.  My work has also been included in group shows in London (Ontario), Toronto, Montreal and New York.

PRINTS:   I generally did my own printing, using a professional, pigment-based printer. I used natural fibre papers (usually 100% cotton), and have an extensive collection of reclaimed wood frames for displaying work. Archival prints of project work shown on this site are available.  Please inquire about sizes and prices.

TEACHING:   I started working as a photography instructor in 2009.  I have been asked to develop and teach courses and workshops for University of Toronto’s Hart House, Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography and the London Arts Council. I have experience teaching portrait photography, documentary photography and do-it-yourself matting & framing.

ENVIRONMENT:   I have an honours degree in Environmental Studies from York University, as well as a professional background in environmental and non-profit work, which continue to inform my photography practice (and everything else I do). As much as possible I commute by bicycle and work towards making this a possibility for everyone.  For further information on my past environmental initiatives see mollycrealock.wordpress.com.

EDUCATION: I have studied with renowned photographers including Alessandra Sanguinetti, Shelby Lee Adams, Struan, Rebecca Norris Webb and Alex Webb, through the Magnum Foundation, York University, Ryerson University, George Brown College, the Stephen Bulger Gallery, Gallery 44 Centre for Contemporary Photography and Toronto Image Works.

COMMUNICATIONS: After many years working as a photographer, I found my story-telling interests broadening to also include writing and editing, graphic and website design, and communications in general. As such, I completed a Master’s degree in Journalism and Communication from Western University in winter, 2021.

Please email molly@mollymiksa.com with questions and queries.